Area guide · Greater Manchester

Living in Bowdon

A snapshot of life in Bowdon, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Bowdon is a village in Greater Manchester, North West with a population of 6,107. The average house price is £952,908 and the overall crime rate is 74.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Bowdon ranks

Population

6,107

Avg House Price

£952,908

Crime Rate

74.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

433 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,891.5

Median Age

44.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Bowdon's detached homes (£1,391,259) command roughly 2.4× the price of a terraced (£580,727).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Bowdon prices have risen 40% over the last 9 years (£680,500 → £952,908).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£1,391,259	£1,150,000	29
Semi-Detached	£794,397	£589,950	15
Terraced	£580,727	£475,000	11
Flat	£674,702	£556,250	22

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Bowdon is 74.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Bowdon: violent crime (36% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	2
Secondary	2
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys	Secondary	Outstanding
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls	Secondary	Outstanding
Bollin Primary School	Primary	Good
Bowdon CofE Primary School	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Bowdon averages 433 Mbps — 333% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Bowdon homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.8
% Rated C or Above	62.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,206

Demographics & Economy

Population	6,107
Median Age	44.2
Median Household Income	£32,891.5
Employment Rate	59.1%
Owner Occupied	70.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	40.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Bowdon?

The average house price in Bowdon is £952,908 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Bowdon?

The most affordable entry point in Bowdon is a terraced, with an average price of £580,727.

Is Bowdon a safe place to live?

Bowdon has a recorded crime rate of 74.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Bowdon?

Bowdon has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Bowdon?

Average broadband download speeds in Bowdon are around 433 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.2% of premises.

How big is Bowdon?

Bowdon is a settlement in Greater Manchester with a population of approximately 6,107.

Most compared with

How does Bowdon stack up against its neighbours?

Alderley Edge

Bowdon

House price: £725,204 · £952,908
Crime rate: 60.3 · 74
Distance: 7.3 mi

Altrincham

Bowdon

House price: £488,148 · £952,908
Crime rate: 73.9 · 74
Distance: 1.4 mi

Ashton-in-Makerfield

Bowdon

House price: £170,063 · £952,908
Crime rate: 92.3 · 74
Distance: 14.1 mi

Ashton-under-Lyne

Bowdon

House price: £214,995 · £952,908
Crime rate: 95.4 · 74
Distance: 13.6 mi

Astley

Bowdon

House price: £276,658 · £952,908
Crime rate: 92.3 · 74
Distance: 9.3 mi

Atherton

Bowdon

House price: £190,266 · £952,908
Crime rate: 92.3 · 74
Distance: 11.7 mi

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